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Waiting and Sacrifice Behind a Haircut Bargain
Esperance trades her hair for five guineas to fund a future scheme while family tensions rise over the decision. In the drawing room the Bennetlike circle debates Esperance’s prudence as Gaspard faces poverty and mounting pressure to secure passage to Ceylon. Claude Maguny visits, urging resilience and offering help to keep Gaspard from despair.
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Esperance
Cathearn
Denners
Esperrane
Cornelia
George
Esperanca
Zee
Katharine
Fravens Neville
Worthington
Dean Collingan
England
Frances
Fenry
Gaspard de Mabillon
Ancy
Lady Worhlogtos
de Mabillon
Iugland
Lady Worthington
Dean Fay
Claude
Oleh
Llewry
Academy
Sir Henry
Reah
Marina
Marl
Ana
de Mablllors
Hianes
Henry
Mr. Seymour
Gaspard
Pentonville
Shome
Ceylon
Esperanes
Toor Gaspard
Lynn
Mleory
Claude Maguny
Graude
India
Berry Workington
Gatti's
de Mabilton
Weill